Amavasya Tithi 2026: As soon as the new year 2026 begins, festivals and fasts will also begin. There is also a new moon among these. According to the Hindu calendar, the day when the moon cannot be seen is called Amavasya.

Astrologer and Tarot card reader Nitika Sharma, Director of Shri Lakshminarayan Astro Solution, Ajmer, said that the Moon completes one revolution around the Earth in about 28 days. At the same time, every 15th day the Moon is on the other side of the Earth.

This is the reason why the moon cannot be seen. This day is also called Amavasya. This day is considered very important in Hindu scriptures. Besides, this day is also called the day of ancestors.

Know the importance of Amavasya Tithi from Astrologer Nitika Sharma

Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma said that God should be remembered on the day of Amavasya. One should also stay away from bad addictions. Donation should be made to poor people on this day. By feeding the poor on the day of Amavasya, it directly reaches the ancestors.

If this is done then one gets freedom from Pitra Dosh. Here we are giving you information about when Amavasya is going to fall in the year 2026. The lord of Amavasya Tithi is Pitridev and this day is dedicated to Pitridev.

What to do on Amavasya?

Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that on the day of Amavasya, wake up early in the morning and take bath and then meditate on God. After that, remember your ancestors and observe the fast. On the day of Amavasya, feed and donate food to any poor, needy, destitute or elderly person.

By doing this one gets relief from Pitradosh. Amavasya day is considered very auspicious. Do not consume meat, alcohol and intoxicants on this day. Doing this causes pitradosh.

Pooja and donation for ancestors

Astrologer and tarot card reader Neetika Sharma told that the word Amavasya is taken from Sanskrit which is associated with the moon. There are 12 Amavasyas in a year. The biggest Amavasya is Kartik Amavasya. The festival of Diwali is celebrated on this day.

On this day, worship and donations etc. are done for the ancestors. Amavasya date is considered very important in the Hindu calendar. Apart from this, Pitru Paksha Amavasya i.e. Shraddha Amavasya is also considered very important. On this day, offerings to ancestors are made. Amavasya falling on Monday is called Somvati Amavasya, this Amavasya is also very important in terms of bathing and charity.

Let us know about these dates from astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma.

• Sunday, 18 January Magh Amavasya
• Tuesday, 17 February Phalgun Amavasya
• Thursday, March 19 Chaitra Amavasya
• Friday, April 17 Vaishakh Amavasya
• Saturday, 16 May Jyeshtha Amavasya
• Monday, June 15 Jyeshtha Amavasya (more)
• Tuesday, July 14, Ashadh Amavasya
• Wednesday, 12 August Shravan Amavasya
• Friday, 11 September Bhadrapada Amavasya
• Saturday, October 10 Ashwin Amavasya
• Monday, 09 November Kartik Amavasya
• Tuesday, 08 December Margashirsha Amavasya

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